What does PHISH mean?

Phish

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To trick someone into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

Pronunciations: US: /fɪʃ/, UK: /fɪʃ/

Origin and Usage: The term "phish" is a homophone of "fish," and it is a play on the word "fishing," which is the act of catching fish. The term was first used in the mid-1990s to describe a type of online fraud that involves sending emails that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or a credit card company, in order to obtain sensitive information from the recipient. The term has since evolved to include other forms of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media posts.

Synonyms: Scam, deceive, defraud, swindle

Related Words: Fraud, hoax, cheat, steal, trick

Example Sentences:

• He received an email from what appeared to be his bank, but he quickly realized it was a phish and did not provide any personal information.
• The companys security team warned employees about a new phish that was circulating on social media.
• She was a victim of a phish and lost thousands of dollars to the scammers.